Spring structure



H. 0. REIDENBACH.

SPRING STRUCTURE.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 5, 1922.

Patented INVENTOR.

A TTORNEY$ To all whom it may concern HERMAN 0. RJEIIDENBACH, 01ElDETlEtOTT, MICHIGAN, ASSTGNOR T0 1D. A. YOUNG INDUS- Y 'JLJRJUES, INC015 DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

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Application filed May 5,

Be it known that T, HERMAN EACH, a citizen of the United States,residing at Detroit, county of Wayne, State of Michigan, have inventedcertain new and useful Improvements in Spring Structures, of which thefollowing is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in spring structures.

The'main object of this invention is to provide in a spring structure animproved means for supporting the springs in upright position andproviding a resilient top or surface on which the upholstering ormattress may rest.

lFurther objects, and objects pertaining to detailsand economies ofconstruction will 'definitel appearfrom the detailed descrip tion tovollow. i

A structure which is a referred embodiment of the invention is ullyillustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part of thisspecification, in which:

The drawing is a plan View, of a spring structure embodying the featuresof my invention, the same being shown in miniature form for conveniencein illustrating, and

the base or support being omitted.

Referring to the drawing, I provide aplurality of springs 1, which arearranged in rows, the outer springs bein secured to the border frame 2by means of the clips The structure illustrated has only nine springsbut it will-be understood that it is shown in this form for conveniencein illustration, my improvements being especially designed for largecushions, bed

v springs or the like.

Between each row of springs ll arrange a fiat metal strip 4 of steel orpliant material adapted to yield freely under stresses. These crossstrip-s are secured at their ends to the border frame and are providedwith holes 5 located centrally relative to the springs in the rows. Thecoiled spring ties 6 are arranged radially of the springs with theirouter ends in these holes 5. Thus securedthe springs are arranged indiverging pairs so that they efi'ectively support the springs againstmovement in all directions and, at'the same time, yield freely to allowthe springs to yield under pressure. The

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' embodiments and adaptations which ll contemplate, and, as stated, ifhave illustrated aminiature structure, or one having only nine springs..llt will be understood, however, that my improvements are desirable foruse in various types of cushion springs, bed springs'and' the like.

Having thus described my invention what i I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is:

. 1. In a spring structure, the combination with aborder frame, of apluralityof body springs disposed in' rows, the outer springs beingsecured to said border frame, cross straps of pliant metal disposedbetween the rows of springs, said straps having pairs of holes locatedcentrally relative to the springs in the rows, and coiled spring tiesdisposed in diverging pairs with their'adj acent ends engaged 1n saidholds and their other ends engaged with the coils of adjacent pairs ofspringsn I 2. In a spring structure, the combination with a borderframe, of a pluralityof upright body springs disposed in rows, the

outer springs being secured to saidborder frame, cross straps o-fpliantmetal disposed centrally between the rows of springs, and coiledfispring ties disposed radially of the springs and connected thereto atone end, their other ends being connected to the said pliant straps.

3. In a spring structure, the combination with a border frame, aplurality of body springs disposed in rows, pliant cross strips disposedbetween rows of springs and secured to said border frame, and coiledspring ties connected to' said springs and to said cross strips, saidties being disposed to support said springs in an upright positioncentrally between said cross strips; 7

In witness whereof, T have hereunto set my hand and seal.

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